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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Recreation and Parks Committee - 02/12/2024 PAGE 1 SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY – RECREATION & PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING February 12, 2024 The South Burlington City Recreation & Parks held a regular meeting on Monday, 12 February 2024, at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 3rd Floor, 180 Market Street, and by GoToMeeting remote participation. Members present: M. Simoneau, Chair; R. Venkataraman, Vice Chair; W. Sudbay, Clerk; C. Freeman; A. Hayes; B. Visger Community Members Present: Larry Kupferman, Jeff Knisley, Ryan Doyle 1. Call Meeting to Order, Changes or additions to the agenda, comments from the public not related to the agenda Chair Simoneau calls the South Burlington Recreation & Parks Committee Meeting to order at 5:35pm. 2. Consideration of January Meeting Minutes Motion by Visger, seconded by Hayes to accept the January South Burlington Recreation & Parks Committee Meeting Minutes. So Voted. 3. Consideration of Past Meeting Minutes Motion by Hayes, seconded by Hayes to accept the past meeting minutes as presented. So Voted. 4. Hubbard Park –Next Steps Simoneau provides a historical overview of recent developments in Hubbard Park, specifically the South Burlington Recreation & Parks Committee recommending a paved path and considering a conservation easement with Hubbard Park. The Committee does have a concern about the status of Hubbard Park and asks other Committee members for their feedback or thoughts. Doyle states the Bike & Pedestrian Committee is reviewing the proposed plans for Hubbard Park at their Wednesday Committee Meeting. Doyle overviews the Hubbard Park specs with the Committee. SOUTH BURLINGTON RECREATION & PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING – FEBRUARY 2024 | PAGE 2 Simoneau states there is more to learn at the upcoming Bike & Pedestrian Committee, and notes the document could be made public. Hayes inquires when the last time the City of South Burlington approached and presented materials on the status of Hubbard Park to our Committee. Simoneau states there have been various updates provided to the Committee over the last decade. Doyle is concerned that the City of South Burlington does not appreciate the Committee’s feedback and perspective. Knisley is concerned about e-bike usage and comments that most community members in his neighborhood are elderly and utilize paths for walking. Simoneau states e-bikes are going to have more oversight moving forward. Further discussion occurs surrounding bike safety and its impact on pedestrians. 5. Director Update/Director Report/Budget Matth overviews the February 2024 Director’s Report with the Committee. The Committee is appreciative of all of the work the Committee is currently doing. 6. Larkin Update/Follow-Up The Committee continues to monitor the process of this application and will update the Committee at the March Meeting. 7. Dog Park Updates The Committee did not discuss Dog Park Updates and will be briefed at the March Committee Meeting. 8. Discuss Agenda Items for Next Meeting 9. Adjourn The South Burlington Recreation and Parks Committee was adjourned at 7:02pm.